Spinach — Espinacas — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

Potassium

28%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Spinach — Espinacas

Q: Is Spinach — Espinacas safe for people with kidney disease?

Spinach — Espinacas is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 49.0mg phosphorus, 79.0mg sodium, and 558.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Spinach — Espinacas?

A 100.0g serving of Spinach — Espinacas contains 49mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 5% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Spinach — Espinacas?

Per 100.0g serving, Spinach — Espinacas provides 79mg of sodium — about 3% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Spinach — Espinacas?

Spinach — Espinacas contains 558mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 28% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

23 kcal

Protein

2.9 g

Carbs

3.6 g

Fat

0.4 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

49 mg

5% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

79 mg

3% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

558 mg

28% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Spinach — Espinacas contains levels that significantly exceed CKD-friendly thresholds. Avoid this food regularly. If you must eat it (e.g., on a special occasion), keep portions tiny and adjust the rest of your day accordingly.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

Imported from spanish-foods.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Vegetables? Try these instead:

Safe

Cranberry 100% Cranberry With Three Other Juice From Concentrate

No Added Fat Asparagus

Pineapple Pineapple Pressed Coconut Water

Bella Vista; 6/#10 Vegetarian Beans - Fancy

Phosphorus39 mg

Sodium68 mg

Potassium0 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spinach — Espinacas safe for people with kidney disease?

Spinach — Espinacas is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 49.0mg phosphorus, 79.0mg sodium, and 558.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Spinach — Espinacas?

A 100.0g serving of Spinach — Espinacas contains 49mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 5% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Spinach — Espinacas?

Per 100.0g serving, Spinach — Espinacas provides 79mg of sodium — about 3% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Spinach — Espinacas?

Spinach — Espinacas contains 558mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 28% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Spinach — Espinacas?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Spinach — Espinacas is rated Avoid (Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.